Name: Dr Banaz Star-Shirko
Field: Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Specialisms:
- Medical microbiology
- Bacteriophages
Research and qualifications:
- BSc Salahaddin University, Iraq
- MSc in Genetics from Salahaddin University
- PhD from Sala Salahaddin University, studying the potential bacteriophage therapy
- MSc in Medical Microbiology from the University of London
Returning to her research after a 8-year break, Banaz’ Fellowship is entitled: “Investigating the Chicken Gut Microbiome to Understand Campylobacter Prevalence and Mechanisms to Implement Intervention and Control Strategies”. Campylobacter is one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses worldwide. Understanding its prevalence in the chicken gut microbiome can help develop strategies to reduce contamination in poultry, making food safer for consumers.
